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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Holday Instalment #4 -London

Back again....

We had a great time visiting with Helen in London..The first day was Bank Holiday so we got to spend some time with her and then. as she had to work we visited the city - Tues and Wed.

Day 1 - a trip to the London Eye. We got off the train at London Bridge stop and walked for about an hour till we found the London Eye only to find had we stayed on the train one more stop we would have been right there!!! Still the walk along the waterfront was lovely and we got to see a couple of interesting sights.

First the Golden Hinde and then the Globe Theatre where Shakespeare put on his plays.

We finally made it to the London Eye and it was well worth it.... amazing views of the city and surrounds.

My camera's zoom is fabulous... as you can see it was a super day.... nice and clear.

After the Eye we were off to the London Tower.... back near London Bridge were we had got off the train but rather than walk back we decided to taxi a taxi.... a real London cab.

And the Tower was incredible. We took a guided tour with a Beefeater to get to hear all about the history before just strolling round soaking it all in.

Just thinking about all those people in history who were imprisoned there or beheaded there really blows my mind.....

Finished the day by walking across London Bridge

Day 2 - we visited Trafalgar Square, Covent Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral.
At Covent Gardens watched the street performers for hours and then walked over to the cathedral. Do you know there are 259 steps to the top to look out over London? Well I do... I huffed and puffed my way up.... first to the Whispering Gallery inside the dome and then up the the outside viewing. Very proud to make it all the way.

So a very busy couple of days before heading off to Paris and the Thurs..... but that's another instalment.....

Fabulous post! We did go to similar places... the Tower (not the same Beefeater though) , Trafalger Square, London Eye! We took taxi everywhere as we didn't want to get lost! But it sure is nice to walk to see the city, isn't it? Your posting brings back some my recent fond memories :)